A Perfect Key West Wedding

When I was a little girl, I didn’t dream of the fairy castle weddings that most little girls did. I wanted to get married standing barefoot for a beach wedding, with the waves crashing behind me. A Key West beach wedding was the ultimate romantic location for me.

The hope for a Key West wedding didn’t go away, and when I was fortunate enough to meet the man I wanted to spend my life with, we started planning a simple beach wedding.

A beach wedding fits every style or budget, from the simple elopement to an elaborate wedding complete with bridal party and reception. Whatever your plans are for your special day, a Key West wedding is the ultimate getaway wedding with the sun, sand and breeze creating a vacation for the guests.

The location has grown in popularity for a beach wedding not only for the natural beauty, but couples can pair the wedding with a honeymoon for their Key West wedding. After you say “I do”, then going out for the natural attractions, world famous diving, sports fishing, and simply basking on the beach. You can also choose from golf, kayaking, or sailing. There is also a wide range of good restaurants in Key West.

Key West has professionals available to handle all the details of your beach wedding as well. Key West wedding planners and professionals are available to find the location - either a beach, chapel or garden - providing music, catering, photography, and even catering. All you will have to do is bring your dress, yourselves, and relax.

The flowers for a tropical Key West wedding match no other. The beautiful lillies and orchids, or leis around your neck, will give your wedding that finishing touch. A beach wedding takes minimum decoration because there is so much natural beauty.

If you are planning a Key West wedding, perhaps you have wondered how it works for a marriage license. It’s simple - there is no waiting period, unless you are a Florida resident. It requires not witnesses or blood test. Your wedding planner can help direct you to the right office, which will be very simple to find on this small island.

If you are planning a small intimate wedding or elopement, a Key West wedding is ideal. Combine your wedding budget with your honeymoon budget, and then take your pictures home and do what most brides don’t - wear your dress twice. Hold a reception at home to celebrate your marriage.

If you have the elaborate beach wedding, your guests will have plenty of activities to keep them busy while they are there for you. This will help families relax and enjoy your special day with you instead of putting the pressure on one person to entertain.

My Key West wedding was simple, with just a few of my closest friends and family. Saying my vows on the beach really was a dream come true for me. Find out more about a beach wedding for your special day.

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Key West Beach Wedding

If you’ve thought about marrying in an exotic warm location surrounded by blue water but didn’t want the hassle of traveling to a tropical island in the middle of nowhere, then you need to schedule your wedding in Key West, Florida. There is nothing more exotic so close to home. The pristine white of the sand highlighting the clear blue water is the perfect spot for a wedding. The area, abundant with lush growth and exotic flowers is the perfect setting for a romantic wedding by the ocean.

Imagine saying your vows as the setting sun forms brilliant colors in the sky. You stand next to your loved one with family watching as become one, the ocean gently whispering its song as you proclaim your new life together with a kiss. There’s nothing quite so romantic or beautiful. As a destination wedding, this is the perfect spot, convenient enough for family and yet isolated away in paradise. You can have one final trip with your family with memories to share for the rest of your lives.

If you want a simple wedding, but still want a large reception, a Key West beach wedding is perfect. You can fly into Key West in the morning and be husband and wife before the end of the day since there’s no waiting period for non-Florida residents. Later you can share the pictures of your beautiful beach wedding with family and friends at a reception back home where you’ll have time to talk to everyone and really enjoy it with them.

The nicest part of the Key West beach wedding is that you can be as formal and elegant as you wish. Select a flowing gown to wear on the beach or wear a simple outfit. Remember, no matter which style you choose, shoes are always optional in Key West. This tropical island is definitely one where comfort and an easy-going attitude prevail.

If you want to hold your reception in Key West, there are an abundant number of hotels and restaurants that even provide a beautiful spot for your beach wedding. There’s no hassle or fuss when you do this type of wedding. Everything you need for a perfect day is just seconds away.

Fly in a few days early and enjoy the many activities of the island. Stop at Sloppy Joe’s the bar that Earnest Hemingway made famous. Ride the tour train or trolley and learn about the many historical areas on the island. Take a ride in a glass bottom boat to see even more beauty under the sea. Visit the many beautiful gardens on the island. Shop at the quaint boutiques of Bahama Village and Clinton Square Market. While you’re there, stop at the various hip restaurants for lunch.

Fill your Key West wedding and honeymoon with new friends and lots of activities or just a quiet, serene time to share with each other. That’s what makes Key West so popular. Once people discover this comfortable paradise they realize, whatever they want their wedding to be, it’s available and acceptable on Key West. This exotic island has it all and it’s available to you for a beautiful beach wedding.